Isai Bismark Cortez

Isai Bismark Cortez

4.9
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 15 years

Tax Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Tax

7083 Hollywood Blvd 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA

About Isai

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Tax 100%

16 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 15 years

State: California

Acquired: 2010

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Law Offices of Isai Bismark Cortez

7083 Hollywood Blvd 5th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90028

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Isai Bismark Cortez's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by S. A | December 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Excellent!

I first called Isai in December of 2014 to talk about my boyfriend's tax debt. The situation was a mess. You name it, he had it; missing tax returns, a huge amount due in back taxes, tax liens, and a looming wage garnishment. Isai was immediately able to put my anxious mind at ease. He felt an OI...C was the best option for us. First, he filed all the missing returns. Second, he was able to stop a possible garnishment. Third, he filed the OIC. Warning, going the OIC route is a long process. Isai and Jason were upfront with how long it would take. During this time, we were in constant communication with them and never felt alone or abandoned. Isai and Jason were always very prompt, honest, and professional with getting back to us. Although it was pretty stressful for us, they put us at ease. Although there were times, I'm positive, I was a little overbearing, they always were very patient with me and took the time to answer all of my questions. After 8 months, my boyfriend's OIC was completed. He owed over $40k and the IRS settled for $500! If anyone needs tax help, please look no further. Isai and his team will give you honest and professional feedback. I am so thankful I found them. We were very stressed and overwhelmed and the entire Bismark team took amazing care of us.

Posted by Sev | February 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax

Great experince

I was very lucky to find Isai of Bismark Tax 3 years ago after I was audited by the IRS. I called and spoke to him over the phone (he came highly recommended by a friend of mine). He answered all my questions and addressed as many concerns as he could over the phone. He was very clear and took his ti...me explaining options relating to my situation. We made an appointment and the rest is history. We've been going to him ever since for all our tax needs. He's been very caring and has made himself available to us via phone, text and email throughout the years. I'd highly recommend him for all your tax needs.

Posted by Nina | September 08, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Honest as hell

Isai is amazing. He is honest, kind, very thorough and professional. He is super available; he answers his phone a lot and returns calls and emails fast. He will give you an honest assessment about if he can help you. He refused to take money from us because we weren't good candidates for a settlemen...t. He steered us in a different direction and gave us referrals to honest, quality accountants. Before we called Isai, we almost went with a lawyer who asked for money and power of attorney before she even knew the details of our case. Isai, thank you for not taking thousands of dollars from us knowing we wouldn't qualify! You're awesome. I will recommend you to others no question.

Posted by Henry | June 02, 2015 | Tax

Great

Isai and his team are tax attorneys whom you can trust. He works hard and delivers good result. He keeps his promises and makes sure you are in good hands. I had to deal with an audit from the IRS, and was not looking forward to it. They threatened you with all these taxes and penalties, but Bismar...k Tax was able to remove 1000% of the penalties that they threatened me with. Isai and the other attorney are aggressive and they know what they are doing. The results were better than I could have hoped, the cost was beyond reasonable, and I will most likely not have to search for tax-related services again, now that I have found Isai and his team. He works hard for his customers. He calls back, he texts back and he emails back right away. I can’t possibly recommend highly enough.

Posted by Vasili | October 23, 2014 | Tax

Great Job Isai!

Having arrived at Isai office in an panic and with a lot of concern--Let face it I was a big baby having been to so many other legal professional. Needless to say I was a handful to deal with at the time. Isai is as good as it gets when it comes to an attorney who understands taxes, and the laws su...rrounding them. He works hard for his customers! He established a quick level of trust and sense of calmness when what seems to be a dead end situation. He constructs his explanation is fact and simple context so you can understand the situation clearly. He is beyond patient. His assessment was accurate and the outcome was as he stated. I learned a lot form Isai. Did I say that he was PATIENT and alway responsive and reassuring. Thank you Isai. Isai is the 3rd tax attorney I worked with and he was the finest of them all. As a tax lawyer he had the most important characteristic that none of the others had... PROFESSIOALISM.

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Mohammad Saleem

Tax lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Isai Cortez. I've know Isai for more than five years and have respected his dedicated work in representing his clients all tax matters."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Business lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Shumaker

Unknown lawyer | May 26

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"Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Business lawyer | May 20

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Business lawyer | Apr 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation."

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Daniel Noffsinger

Tax lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Isai is truly one of the best and brightest. Isai is on my short list of lawyers who I contact when I need expert advice. He cares about his clients, knows the law, and is masterful in the court. I can recommend Isai without any reservations."

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Roshni Gandhi

Tax lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lauren Sible

Tax lawyer | Sep 23

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"Isai is a hard-working, dedicated attorney who is committed to representing his clients' interests."

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Paul Edger

Unknown lawyer | Sep 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noura Jebara

Tax lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cortez is truly passionate about the practice of law. He is competent, driven and can assist you with your tax-related needs. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Gerace

Tax lawyer | Aug 31

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Jayson

Unknown lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Isai Cortez for 6 years. In that time he has shown himself to be a diligent and hard worker who puts his clients needs first. He is knowledgeable when it comes to assisting clients with their issues, and is readily available and easy to work with."

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Jaime Bumbarger

Tax lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very knowledgeable and professional. I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Liebesfeld

Business lawyer | Aug 22

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Romy Jurado

Tax lawyer | Aug 21

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"I endorse Mr. Cortez for his vast experience in dealing with the IRS to help clients with their tax-related issues. His knowledge and ability to workout deals with the IRS is, in my opinion, unsurpassed. Mr. Cortez is also a very personable gentleman who takes the time to truly help every one of his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Aug 11

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Nicholas Rosenberg

Tax lawyer | Aug 10

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"Mr. Cortez is a very knowledgeable and energetic attorney who knows how to provide excellent service to his business and tax clients. I certainly recommend him."

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Lam Truong

Tax lawyer | Aug 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Cynthia Grande

Tax lawyer | Aug 06

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"I would recommend Isai to everyone for their tax issues. He cares about his clients and works diligently on their cases to get results."

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Cindy Moran-Aguirre

Tax lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Isai is a trustworthy and reputable attorney. I have extreme confidence in his work and know that any client I refer to him will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity. To Isai the client is always number one and his efforts are always dedicated to obtaining the best for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Avvo Rated Attorney, Avvo

2013

Volunteer of the year, Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles

2010

Public Interest Advocate, The Miller Center for Public Interest Advocacy

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Supervising Attorney / Professor, Pepperdine University School Of Law

2012 - Present

Lead Tax Attorney, Bismark Tax, Inc.

2010 - 2011

In-House, Treatment Center

2009 - 2009

Extern, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue - Office of Chief Counsel

2009 - 2009

Certified Intern, San Diego Public Defenders Office

Associations

2015 - Present

Los Angeles Latino Chambers of Commerce

Associate

2015 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Associate Member

2014 - Present

State Bar of California, Taxation Section, Young Tax Lawyers Committee

Associate Member

2012 - Present

Christian Legal Aid

Volunteer Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Wrong Taxpayer

Client received a combined $18k refund

Over $25,000 of IRS debt turned into $50 IRS settlement!

Settled a little over $25,000 of IRS tax debt for $50 paid in full.

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Education

2011

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2010

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

California State University, Northridge

B.S.

2005

Los Angeles Valley College

Associates of Art

Speaking Engagements

2014

CLA-LA Prayer Breakfast Legal Aid Services

2013

WeWork - Small Business Small Business - Obamacare

2013

Magnolia Towers Identity Theft

Languages

English

Spanish

Russian

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